general
Black woman found hanging from tree was dead before body was 'staged'
Tasia Fortune's body was found hanging from a tree on the grounds of an abandoned home in Jackson in August.
Warning: This story contains distressing details
Police in the US state of Mississippi have said that they believe a black woman was already dead before her body was "staged" and placed hanging in a tree.
The disclosure was made in court by a detecti... [2404 chars]
Read Full ArticleShare this story
Up next
Related Stories
Tributes paid to 'inspirational' presenter and charity founder Esther Rantzen
BBC News
Election 2026 live: Minor party leaders go head to head in first big debate of campaign
rnz.co.nz
Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike
BBC News
Who is the 'hero' Indian pilot who was stabbed on Israel-bound flight?
BBC News
Charity threatens legal action over two-year NHS wait for ADHD and autism assessments
The Guardian UK